Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Polar Stones better than ice cubes? - Whiskey Stones will not dilute your drink with water as the ice melts, and also won't make the drink as cold, thereby retaining the intended flavours. Polar Stones will generally lower the temperature of your drink by about 5 degrees Celsius (about 9 degrees Fahrenheit), which will typically bring it to the correct temperature to take the sharp ethanol smell and taste off a whiskey, but still retain all of the flavour you enjoy.

Can I use Polar Stones to cool a glass of pop? - No, Polar Stones are only intended to put a slight chill on a couple of ounces of your favorite spirit. Ice works in a different way. By both cooling, and melting, ice lowers the temperature of a drink further, and it can make larger volumes of drinks cooler, which also results in them being diluted.Will the soapstone add any taste to my drink? - No, soapstone is non-porous, and will neither absorb flavours from your drink, nor add any flavour to it. There will be no 'Stony' taste added.Is the soapstone safe to put in my drink? - Yes! The USFDA considers soapstone to be on it's list of materials 'Generally Recognized As Safe', and as such, does not fall under their requirements for approval in food applications. Soapstone is also a very soft stone, which combined with the way we tumble Polar Stones, means that under normal use, they should not cause any scratching or breakage to your glassware.Can you ship Polar Stones internationally? - Absolutely, if you are outside of the US or Canada, please let us know, and we can provide you with shipping costs to your home country!If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask us!